Acayucan Population 2026
Acayucan has a population of 50,934, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 241× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,934
Rank in Mexico
#219
Coordinates
17.95°N, 94.91°W
~102 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
473 km
294 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 | #44 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 | #66 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 | #91 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
Cities near Acayucan
- Jáltipan de Morelos32,778 people · ~21 km away
- Cosoleacaque22,454 people · ~30 km away
- Minatitlán112,046 people · ~38 km away
- Fraccionamiento Ciudad Olmeca16,074 people · ~44 km away
- Coatzacoalcos310,698 people · ~54 km away
- Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río25,289 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acayucan?
Acayucan has a population of 50,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Acayucan in?
Acayucan is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Acayucan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 473 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.